Aresearch project is designed to evaluate a new experimental type of fetal surgery to correct diaphragmatic hernia in the fetus (a potentially life-threatening condition for the baby) prior to delivery. this research is directed toward the fetus as subject to meet the health needs of the fetus. the pregnant woman is at

In general, why does a tall person have a higher basal metabolic rate than a shorter person of the same weight? a. shorter people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a taller person. b. tall people are more active than shorter people. c. taller people have more skin surface area and lose heat more rapidly than a shorter person. d. taller people eat more protein, which takes more energy to digest. e. shorter people eat less than tall people.